Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Rock classics, reimagined
The most famous rock anthems, arranged for string quartet and performed live at the Rathaus Rostock, surrounded by thousands of candles.

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- White RabbitJefferson Airplane
- Paint it BlackThe Rolling Stones
- Life on Mars?David Bowie
- Carry On Wayward SonKansas
- Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd
- Livin on a PrayerBon Jovi
- Sweet Child o' MineGuns n' Roses
- Call MeBlondie
- Sunshine of Your LoveCream
- Dream OnAerosmith
- See Me, Feel Me / Pinball WizardThe Who
- More Than a FeelingBoston
- Stairway to HeavenLed Zeppelin
Performers
- String quartetNORDQ
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In short About the concert
Candlelight brings the greatest rock classics to the Rathaus Rostock: a string quartet performs them live, surrounded by thousands of candles. 60 minutes of music in a hall that transforms for one evening into an extraordinary concert venue.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.
On the day How it works

Arrive early
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. They close 5 minutes before it starts. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

Find your seat
Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

Let the music take over
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.6/5
based on 169 reviews
Jens A.
apr 2023
Das war eine sehr stimmungsvolle Veranstaltung. Wir haben sie genossen!
Marion T.
apr 2023
Großartige Musiker, tolles Konzert, einzigartige Atmosphäre, gute Organisation, kurz ein rundum gelungener Abend. Sehr zu empfehlen!
Steffen R.
apr 2023
Hervorragende Veranstaltung. Beeindruckende Atmosphäre, hervorragende musikalische Darstellung.
Heike F.
apr 2023
Kurzweilig, tolles Ambiente, einfach schön
Annelie H.
apr 2023
Tolles Erlebnis, vielen Dank!
Dany B.
apr 2023
Super Erlebnis
eileenkieback
apr 2023
Wundervoll 😍🤗😲
zyggrpx9zq
apr 2023
Traumhaft schön!
About the venueTown Hall Rostock
The Rostock Town Hall, with its magnificent festival hall, is an impressive landmark in the heart of the Hanseatic city. The historic hall captivates with its elegant architecture, artistic ceiling paintings, and festive atmosphere. It provides a stylish setting for concerts, receptions, and cultural events in a unique historical ambiance.
Address
Neuer Markt 1a, Rostock, 18050
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Accessibility
The venue is accessible and wheelchair friendly.
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